Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2015
236. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the situation regarding the revised sick leave arrangements for public servants, and the consequences for a person who is on certified sick leave for over 92 days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9025/15]
View answerUnder the Public Service Sick Leave Scheme, which came into effect for the generality of the Public Service on 31st March 2014 and for the Education Sector on 1 September 2014, public servants have access to the following paid sick leave:
- a maximum of 92 days (3 months) on full pay in a rolling one year period;
- followed by a maximum of 91 days (3 months) on half pay;
- subject to a maximum of 183 days (6 months) paid sick leave in a rolling four year period.
In addition, public servants may be awarded Temporary Rehabilitation Remuneration (TRR) where they have exhausted their access to paid sick leave and there is a reasonable prospect of them returning to work and providing regular and effective service. TRR is paid at the same rate at which an ill health retirement pension would be.
In order to provide support to public servants who suffer from a critical illness or injury, under the Critical Illness Protocol the Scheme provides - in exceptional circumstances - for up to 365 days' paid sick leave in a four year period (comprising 183 days on full pay in a rolling one year period, followed by 182 days on half pay).
